Our Studio
We are Sopher Sparn Architects, a Colorado-based architecture firm with over 40 years of experience. We focus on innovative solutions that reflect our clients' values, prioritize quality, and promote sustainability. We believe in improving social and economic conditions through sustainable infrastructure, thoughtful housing designs, and accessible open spaces.
Our firm has grown to two office locations, establishing us as a prominent presence in the Front Range and Greater Denver area. We are dedicated to creating livable buildings and enhancing cultural experiences in our city and region.
Our portfolio includes custom homes, multi-family housing, mixed-use developments, affordable housing, private schools, and commercial architecture. Our design services also include master planning, entitlement, and interior design.
Meet the Team
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Adrian Sopher, AIA
Founding Principal Architect
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Stephen Sparn, AIA
Founding Principal Architect
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Erin Bagnall, AIA
Managing Partner & Principal Architect
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Jacob Schneck, AIA
Associate Principal Architect
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Ryan Goold, AIA
Denver Studio Director
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Aaron Grunwald
Associate & Architect
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Jamie Cannon
Associate & Project Manager
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Kate Adams
Associate & Project Manager
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Scott Schigur
Project Manager
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Diem Tran
Project Manager
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Paul Legan
Project Architect
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Leah Gordon
Architectural Designer III
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Kayla Wood
Architectural Designer III
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Meghan Kress
Architectural Designer I
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Hunter Wahlgren
Architectural Designer
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Sara Blette
Interior Designer
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Michael deLeon
Design Technology Manager
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Corey Meadows
Marketing Manager
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Corinne Prange
Accounting Manager
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Sarah Jeffers
Office Coordinator
Awards
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![Sopher Sparn Architects featured in Mountain Living’s 2026 Top Mountain Architects list, recognizing leading architects in Colorado.]()
The 2026 ML List: Top Architects
Sopher Sparn Architects has been named to Mountain Living’s 2026 Top Mountain Architects list.
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![AIA Colorado awards for Sopher Sparn Architects: Award of Excellence in Design & Sustainability for Great Dharma Chan Monastery, Design Merit Award for Willard Building Historic Renovation, and People’s Choice Award for Contemporary Chautauqua.]()
AIA Colorado
Award of Excellence in Design & Sustainability for The Great Dharma Chan Monastery
Design Merit Award for The Willard Building Historic Renovation
People’s Choice Award for Contemporary Chautauqua -
![Colorado Green Building Guild Green Building of the Year award for The Great Dharma Chan Monastery, recognizing sustainable architecture in Boulder County, Colorado]()
Colorado Green Building Guild
Green Building of the Year for The Great Dharma Chan Monastery
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![Historic Boulder Award of Merit for The Willard Building and 603 Arapahoe Avenue, recognizing historic preservation and architectural excellence in Boulder, Colorado]()
Historic Boulder
Award of Merit for The Willard Building
Award of Merit for 603 Arapahoe Ave -
![Build Architecture Awards 2023 Best Modern Multi-Family Developments Design Firm – Colorado, recognizing Sopher Sparn Architects for excellence in multi-family architecture]()
Build
2023 Best Modern Multi-Family Developments Design Firm - Colorado
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![A black massage table with wooden legs in a room with wooden flooring and dark curtains.]()
American Planning Association
Merit Award for The Broadway Community Housing
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![Congress for the New Urbanism Colorado Best Built Project Community Building Award for Washington Village recognizing Sopher Sparn Architects’ excellence in community-focused design]()
Congress of New Urbanism Colorado
Best Built Project: Community Building Award for Washington Village
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![National Association of Housing Redevelopment (NAHRO) Affordable Housing Award for The Broadway Community Housing project by Sopher Sparn Architects]()
National Association of Housing Redevelopment
Affordable Housing Award for The Broadway Community Housing
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![Sopher Sparn Architects featured in Colorado Homes & Lifestyles 2023–2026 Top Architects list for outstanding residential and commercial architecture in Colorado]()
Colorado Homes & Lifestyle
2023, 2024, 2025 & 2026 Top Architects List
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![Sopher Sparn Architects recognized by ColoradoBiz with 2023 Top Architecture & Interior Design Award and 2022 Top Architecture & Interior Design Finalist for excellence in architectural and interior design in Colorado]()
ColoradoBiz
2023 Top Architecture & Interior Design Award
2022 Top Architecture & Interior Design Finalist -
![Sopher Sparn Architects recognized on Houzz with 2023 & 2024 Best of Houzz Design awards and 2015 & 2017 Best of Houzz Service awards for excellence in architecture and client service in Colorado]()
Houzz
2023 & 2024 Best of Houzz Design
2015 & 2017 Best of Houzz Service
